You can buy just about any lamps you fall in love with in most rooms of your home. However, when it comes to kids lamps, there are some things you have to think about. These are things that I had not considered until there was a recall of some lamps for children on the news this past Christmas season. Though my daughter did not have the exact lamp that they had recalled, the one she had was similar and we had to take it out of her room. You really do have to think twice when putting anything in your children’s room.

Some kids lamps are made to look really cool, but they are not exactly safe. I remember doing stupid stuff like putting a scarf over my lamp as a teen to dull the light a bit. What I didn’t realise was that this could have started a fire. While this would have been my fault, some lamps have this hazard built right in. Some have frilly stuff on them that could ignite if the kids lamps are left on for too long, and some are completely made of materials that will not fare well if the lamps for kids were to be left on for too long. For some great kids lamps check out Funky Lampshades.

The kids lamps that were recently recalled where ones made of plastic. They are in the shape of some very popular kids show characters like Spongebob and Dora. They look really …

With the popularity of green homes, many people who would never have considered alternative building materials are now getting into the idea. There are many different green materials you can use. For example, recycled building materials are very popular in many areas. Other people recommend sourcing locally made products as a way to save energy and money. In many areas, however, adobe homes are one of the best options. Adobe style homes are energy efficient, affordable, and beautiful.

The adobe home grew up in the Southwest where it was a very logical way to construct a house. You see, adobe brick is a pretty simple affair. Basically, it is made out of mud and straw baked in the sun. Adobe homes would last surprisingly well because it was hot and dry there. The baked brick, which might have not fared as well in a moist environment, would last for years and years in the deserts of New Mexico and Arizona.

To this very day, adobe homes are mostly found in those areas of the country. There is something about that particular style of architecture that simply looks more at home in a hot, desert environment. Nonetheless, they are catching on in other places. Even coastal regions of California now have adobe houses being built, and some people are trying them out in even clammier conditions. With modern home finishing techniques, the adobe house may soon find itself welcome in a much broader geographical region.

When I woke up this morning and flipped on the news, I realized the temperature had plummeted last night.

It was now two degrees below zero.

YIKES, that is frigid! I dreaded stepping outdoors to take my little girl to school. Thank God for forced gas heat and fireplaces. I knew the heat would be kicking-on all day long.

Fortunately I had my fireplace cleaned and ready to go. The wood was stacked and the matches were close at-hand. Before I knew it, I was enjoying a cozy, blazing fire while I worked. Now I realize that a wood-burning fireplace is not for everyone.

Luckily for those who have them, but don’t want them, there are fireplace gas logs. You can alter your wood-burning fireplace and turn it into a gas unit. Then you’ll be enjoying a hot fire at the mere flip of a switch.

I think it’s all the hassles. As far as wood-burning fireplaces go, I suppose people don’t care to deal with the mess anymore. That’s why they turn to fireplace gas logs. You see, with a wood-burning unit, you have a few chores to take care of each winter.

First you have to purchase wood, unless you already have your own sources. Then comes the stacking just outside your home.

Be sure to cover it with a durable tarp so it doesn’t get wet. Wet wood doesn’t burn well and it smokes like crazy.